Early Review: UNHITCHED – New half hour Comedy on FOX

UNHITCHED - Johnny Sneed, Rashida Jones, Shaun Majumder and Craig Bierko

I just finished watching the first two episodes of FOX’s new sitcom UNHITCHED from the Farelly Brothers starring Craig Bierko, Rashida Jones, Johnny Sneed, and Shaun Majumder.

What are my thoughts? Well, let me start with the good parts. The main character is solid and has funny lines. The first 5 min of the Unhitched is typical Farelly Brothers humor and “The main character” definitely delivers on that end. The dynamic between the characters is pretty funny and engaging. End “Good parts”.

Now, here comes the bad parts. The story arcs were kind of weak and kind of stereotypical. Aside from the monkey bit at the beginning, everything is bland and re-hashed to some degree. Do you remember the one with a character going on a date with the cute girl who just happen to have one physical flaw? You do? Well so does everyone else who has ever watched a sitcom. In addition, the story doesn’t really explain very well why all these characters are friends to begin with, except for the fact that they are unhitched

Will I continue watching this show? Yes, I’ll give it a couple more episodes to pick up. But I am not sure whether America is going to be as generous as that. Please share your thoughts if you have watched the first episode.

Unhitched premieres March 2 at 9:30pm on FOX.

Author: Americ Ngwije | February 25, 2008 | 3 Comments

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maryblu

through a friend who’s a reviewer, i also watched the first two episodes and found myself really having a good time. i do buy these four people are friends and feel like you don’t need to beat it over anyone’s head how and why they all know each other. i feel once you start doing that in the world of sitcoms, you’re done. keep it simple.

i again completely disagree with your comments about the “one flaw” of it all in the second episode. where have you ever, ever seen a story line like that? maybe done poorly, but you can’t tell me you weren’t laughing during that final scene…? so refreshing; take a simple premise and give it a new, fun take. I loved it (ep. #2 was better than the first ).

i also think this cast is great. great chemistry, funny, and most of all, you care about them. granted, i have only seen two shows, but i hope what I’m seeing continues.
Alden RochÃ©

I have seen all 6.

It is a laugh out loud funny show.

Considering that most sitcoms take half a season to get funny, this show could really take off.

The cast seems to be having a great time, the writing is very original, while still feeling like a tv show. You have to have SOME traditional structure!

I give it an A-.
cpeople

I’ve seen the pilot and loved it. It’s refreshing to me to see a half hour comedy that’s obviously going to push the envelope. Rashida Jones is great and so is the rest of cast. I can’t wait to see what else is in store. The Farrelly’s doing tv….I’m in!